Assistant Athletic Trainer

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer for Boca Raton, FL. This role supports the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes, providing first aid and protective devices as needed.

Collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer and team physician ensures athletes are fit for participation. Responsibilities include assisting in athletic program administration, organizing pre-participation physicals and drug-testing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic training or bachelor's with related experience required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain National Athletic Trainer Cert. (ATC).
• Experience in collegiate athletic programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries for student-athletes.
• Administer first aid and apply protective devices (taping, bracing).
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer and team physician in determining fitness for participation.
• Assist in athletic program administration and pre-participation physicals.
• Coordinate compliance-related documentation and scheduling with coaches and hospital partners.
• Oversee budget development and equipment inventory with supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer.

Skills

Athletic training

Injury prevention

First aid

Education

Master's degree in athletic training

NATA-ATC certification

Job description

Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.
• Administer first aid to injured athletes and apply protective devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing.
• Assists Head Athletic Trainer and team physician(s) in determining whether an athlete is fit for participation in an athletic function.
• Assists in the administration of the program, athletic pre-participation physicals, echocardiograms, and drug-testing programs.
• Work cooperatively with, and under, the direction of the team physician in respect to the operation of the therapeutic devices and equipment, fitting of braces, guards, or other devices, referrals to physicians, health service, or hospital.
• Coordinate and submit Olympic sport spreadsheets of completion to Compliance Office and coordinator dates and times with coaches and Boca Raton Regional Hospital for Olympic Sport pre-participation physicals.
• Work as an Insurance Liaison with Student Health Services in arranging care for domestic student-athletes and work with outside insurance group, Insurance for Students, and the office of International Student and Scholar Services to make sure we are compliant with University protocol for international students.
• Referral and documentation/billing updates for student-athletes by Student Health Center Liaison.
• Oversee annual budget development with the business office, evaluate new athletic training products with the Head Athletic Trainer throughout the fiscal year, and delegate/oversee inventory with assistant athletic trainers for Budget/Inventory.
• Any other job-related duty that may be initiated as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of related experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the appropriate area of specialization and three years of related experience required.

Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program is acceptable for up to one year of the required experience.

Must possess or be able to obtain the National Athletic Trainer Associate Certificate.

Salary

$50,000 - $70,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department

Division of Student Affairs: Student Health Services

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm. Weekends and nights as necessary.

Application Deadline

2026-10-07

Special Instructions to Applicant

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.